He is no longer really in the odor of sanctity at Barça. During the winter transfer window, Ousmane Dembélé did not find an agreement with the club to extend his contract. In question, it seems, the gargantuan financial demands of the player and his entourage. At the heart of this incredible soap opera, the French striker, who will go free next summer, has gradually drawn the wrath of Catalan supporters. Substitute at kick-off this Sunday, he came into play in the second half, in the 67th minute of play, under the bronca of Camp Nou.
Not enough to shake the imperturbable Dembélé who ignored the hostile atmosphere to score his team’s second goal against Athletic Bilbao (4-0), just 6 minutes after coming on. taking advantage of a Nice pass from Frenkie de Jong, the former Rennais provokes his vis-à-vis on the left of the surface before triggering a powerful strike with the left foot from a tight angle. The French international scored his first La Liga goal this season.
“We have seen the Dembele we want to see”
In reconquest operation, Dembélé does not stop in such a good way. To give more scope to the Blaugrana success, he distills two assists at the very end of the match. The first for Luuk de Jong who scores with a header from the penalty spot then the second for former Lyonnais Memphis Depay. “We have seen the Dembélé we want to see” greeted his coach Xavi after the meeting. By repeating this type of performance, Dembélé may manage to win back the hearts of his supporters to leave Catalonia on a high note.
